Braves' Game-Ending Double Play vs. Bryce Harper, Phillies Stuns MLB Fans | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Andrew Mccoy
Published Mar 25, 2026
The Atlanta Braves stunned baseball fans by turning a wild double play to close out a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2.
With Bryce Harper on first and one out at the top of the ninth inning, Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit a ball to deep right-center, leading to Braves center fielder Michael Harris II making an incredible leaping catch at the wall.
The reigning National League Rookie of the Year then threw the ball back into the infield, where it was scooped up by Austin Riley who fired it to first. Harper was doubled off to end the game.
MLB @MLBWHAT AN ENDING! <a href="">#POSTSEASON</a> 😱 <a href="">
Atlanta Braves @BravesSOUND ON! 📢<a href="">#AsOneATL</a> <a href="">
MLB fans were both confused by Harper's base-running and awed by Harris' mid-air grab.
Alex Curry @Alex_CurryWhat a comeback by the <a href="">#Braves</a> & what a brain fart by Bryce Harper <a href="">#Postseason</a>
Aram Leighton @AramLeighton8Bryce Harper just learned the hard way that any ball in the air is within reach for Michael Harris II.
Joe Giglio @JoeGiglioSportsJust totally unacceptable baseball between Turner flubbing the ball in the infield and Harper's base running there.
Tyson Whiting @TysonOnSportsI'm really not sure what Bryce Harper was doing on the bases there.
Dex @DEXB0TThat was the wildest game ending double play I've ever seen 🔥<br><br>Thank you for not giving up. GO BRAVES! <a href="">#AsOneAtl</a> <br><br> <a href="">
Alison Mastrangelo @AlisonWSBWhat an absolutely insane ending to Game Two in the NLDS.<br>Super Harris with the epic catch and then a double play getting Harper out.<br>Braves head to Philly with the series tied 1-1 <a href="">#asoneatl</a> <a href="">#postseason</a>
David Adler @_dadlerStatcast 3D tracking: Michael Harris II saves the Braves with an incredible catch ➡️ game-ending double play <a href="">
David Adler @_dadlerTracking Bryce Harper's baserunning on the Braves' game-ending double play<br><br>You can see where he is when Harris makes the catch <a href="">
The Phillies jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the fourth inning, although ultimately the Braves responded with five unanswered runs. This included a two-run blast by Austin Riley in the bottom of the eighth to give Atlanta the lead.
Atlanta Braves @BravesBAH GAWD THAT'S AUSTIN RILEY'S MUSIC<a href="">#AsOneATL</a> <a href="">
With the series now tied 1-1, the stakes are going to be high for Game 3 in Philadelphia. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park will be on Wednesday at 5:07 p.m. ET.